The Day I Chose to Love Myself More Than Him… or How One “No” Marked the Beginning of My Healing
The day I said “no”, I began choosing myself. It seemed like a small decision, but it marked the start of rebuilding my life and changed how I faced anxiety.
Chocolate, Zumba and Serotonin… or How I Learned to Boost Serotonin Naturally with Dance Moves and Chocolate Squares
My therapist suggested three things: exercise, chocolate, and sex. I chose two. In this episode, I share how a Zumba class became a small turning point in my journey through
The Time I Dared to Ask for Help… or How a Therapist Handed Me a Nightlight in the Tunnel (No Straitjacket, Promise)
Seeking help for panic attacks initially felt like admitting that I had failed to be strong enough on my own. Yet my first appointment with a psychiatrist changed the way I saw emotional pain – and gave me the first small glimmer of hope.
The Day After the Storm… or How I Realized Google Isn’t a Therapist, and How a Book Can Make You Feel Less Alone
The panic attack was over, but my mind was still sounding the alarm. Looking for reassurance, I did what seemed logical: I googled my symptoms. Instead of answers, I found even more reasons to panic.
The Diary of an (Ex?) Anxious Woman… or How I Stopped Googling My Symptoms at 3 a.m.
For years, I was a world champion at googling my symptoms at three in the morning. Naturally, Google always predicted the worst. This is where the story of how I stopped believing it begins.
What if I’m Losing My Mind… or How I Discovered It Was “Only” Anxiety
I was convinced I was losing my mind. Spoiler: I wasn’t. It was “just” a panic attack. Although, at the time, it felt anything but harmless…
